Give Your Kitchen Cupboards A Completely New Look

If your kitchen cupboards are still in good condition but the existing colour has become dated, worn or simply isn't to your taste anymore, you don't necessarily need to replace them.

Kitchen cupboard painting is an effective way of transforming suitable existing cabinet doors and drawer fronts while keeping the kitchen layout you already know works.

At The Decorator Guys, we specialise in professional spray application for suitable kitchen surfaces, helping create a smooth and durable finish that can make an older kitchen feel completely different.

Why Paint Your Kitchen Cupboards?

Kitchen cupboards dominate the appearance of most kitchens.

Changing their colour can therefore have a much bigger impact than you might expect.

Perhaps your existing cupboards are:

  • Too dark
  • Dated in colour
  • Worn from everyday use
  • No longer suited to your décor
  • A colour you have simply fallen out of love with

If the underlying cabinetry is still suitable, changing the finish could be all that's needed.

Rather than paying for an entirely new kitchen, you can concentrate on the cupboards that make the biggest visual difference.

Kitchen Cupboard Painting Using Professional Spray Application

When people search for kitchen cupboard painting, they often imagine a brush and roller.

Our approach is different.

Where the existing surfaces are suitable, we use professional spray application to achieve a consistent finish across the cabinet doors and drawer fronts.

This helps avoid many of the brush marks and uneven textures associated with conventional hand painting.

The result is designed to give suitable kitchen cabinetry a much more refined, professionally finished appearance.

How We Paint Kitchen Cupboards

Step 1 — Assess The Existing Cupboards

Before we quote for the work, we need to understand the existing doors.

The material, existing coating and condition all matter.

Photographs are often enough to give us an initial idea, although some kitchens require a closer assessment.

Step 2 — Remove And Identify The Doors

For suitable projects, the cupboard doors and drawer fronts are carefully removed.

Each component is numbered so that it can be returned to its original position later.

This helps avoid confusion when a kitchen contains multiple doors of similar sizes.

Step 3 — Prepare The Surfaces

This is where much of the quality of the finished result is determined.

Kitchen cupboards can accumulate grease, cooking residue and cleaning-product contamination over time.

The existing coating also needs to be prepared correctly.

Depending on the surface, preparation can involve cleaning, degreasing, sanding, keying and other appropriate preparation.

Any required minor repairs are also considered before coating.

Step 4 — Apply Primer Where Required

Some surfaces require a suitable primer or undercoat before the finishing coats can be applied.

The product and preparation system depends on the material and existing coating.

There isn't one universal process that is suitable for every kitchen.

Step 5 — Apply The New Colour

Once prepared, the chosen coating system is professionally spray applied.

This allows the colour to be distributed consistently across suitable doors, drawer fronts and other components.

The number of coats depends on the coating system and specification of the project.

Step 6 — Refit Your Cupboards

Once the completed components have reached the appropriate stage for handling and installation, they're returned and refitted.

The numbering system helps make sure everything goes back into the correct position.

What Kitchen Cupboards Can Be Painted?

Suitability depends on the existing material and finish.

Depending on the kitchen, we may be able to treat:

  • Wooden cupboard doors
  • MDF doors
  • Suitable previously painted doors
  • Suitable vinyl-wrapped doors
  • Drawer fronts
  • End panels
  • Suitable fixed cabinet surfaces

We'll assess the existing finish before confirming what can be treated.

Choosing A New Colour

A new cupboard colour can completely alter the personality of a kitchen.

You might want to make a dark room feel brighter with a lighter shade.

Perhaps you're looking for a neutral colour that will remain timeless.

Or you may want to introduce something stronger such as a muted green, blue or darker contemporary shade.

Your existing worktops, flooring, splashbacks and walls should all be considered when selecting the final colour.

For ideas, visit our Kitchen Respray Colours page.

Kitchen Cupboard Painting Or A New Kitchen?

This is one of the most important questions to ask.

If your kitchen layout is wrong, the storage doesn't work or the units are badly damaged, replacement may be the better option.

But if you're happy with the kitchen itself and simply don't like the colour or finish, painting the cupboards could make considerably more sense.

You can potentially retain:

  • Existing cupboards
  • Existing layout
  • Worktops
  • Appliances
  • Storage
  • Plumbing arrangements

while changing the appearance of the room.

For a detailed comparison, see our Kitchen Respray vs New Kitchen guide.

Can The Kitchen Carcasses Be Painted Too?

In some kitchens, the visible fixed cabinet areas can also be considered.

This depends on the construction, material, accessibility and condition of the existing surfaces.

We can discuss the areas you want included when assessing your kitchen.

The aim is to create a consistent finished appearance rather than simply focusing on the doors in isolation.

What About Kitchen Handles?

Changing the handles at the same time can make a surprisingly large difference.

If replacement handles fit the existing holes, the process can be straightforward.

If the fixing positions are different, the existing holes may need to be filled and new holes drilled.

If you're considering new handles, mention this when requesting your quotation so we can discuss what's involved.

Kitchen Cupboard Painting Near Me

If you're searching for kitchen cupboard painting near me, kitchen cabinet painters near me or kitchen cupboard spraying near me, The Decorator Guys provide professional kitchen refinishing services throughout:

  • Dorset
  • Hampshire
  • Somerset
  • Wiltshire
  • Berkshire

Our county hubs then provide access to dedicated local pages for the towns and areas we cover.

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How Much Does Kitchen Cupboard Painting Cost?

There isn't a fixed price because every kitchen is different.

The quotation can depend on:

  • Number of doors
  • Number of drawers
  • Size of the kitchen
  • Material
  • Existing finish
  • Condition
  • Preparation required
  • Chosen colour
  • Chosen finish
  • Fixed cabinet areas
  • Additional work

Our kitchen respray projects currently start from around £1,152, with larger projects potentially exceeding £4,320.

For an accurate quotation, send us photographs of your existing kitchen.

We'll assess the project and provide a free, no-obligation estimate.

Why Choose The Decorator Guys?

  • Professional kitchen refinishing
  • Specialist surface preparation
  • Professional spray application
  • Quality coating systems
  • Wide range of colours
  • Attention to detail
  • Experienced spray painters
  • Local service
  • Free quotations

Give Your Kitchen Cupboards A New Lease Of Life

If your kitchen still works perfectly but the cupboards are making the room feel dated, kitchen cupboard painting could be a practical alternative to replacing everything.

A new colour can transform the appearance of the room while allowing you to retain the layout, storage and features you already have.

Send photographs of your kitchen via WhatsApp or contact us directly.

Call: 07449 812781
Email: [email protected]

Ready for a new kitchen look without a new kitchen? Get in touch for your free quotation.